PD018-20104 - HP 800 / 1600GB LTO Ultrium 4 SAS Tape Drive

Product Description

This HP PD018-20104 tape drive is an external unit designed for robust data backup and long-term archiving. It employs the LTO-4 Ultrium technology, which provides a substantial native storage capacity of 800GB per cartridge, capable of reaching 1.6TB when data compression is utilized. This high capacity makes it suitable for handling large datasets and complex backup requirements in enterprise environments. The drive's performance is further enhanced by its SAS interface, ensuring rapid data transfer speeds essential for efficient backup and restore operations. The external form factor simplifies installation and integration into existing server infrastructure, allowing for easy connection to servers equipped with SAS controllers. The LTO-4 standard ensures backward read compatibility with LTO-3 tapes and forward write compatibility with LTO-5, offering a degree of future-proofing and investment protection. The drive is engineered for reliability and durability, making it a dependable component for critical data protection strategies. With a native data transfer rate of up to 120 MB/s, this HP LTO-4 SAS tape drive is capable of performing backups quickly, minimizing the impact on network resources and user productivity. It is an ideal solution for businesses that require high-capacity, high-performance, and reliable tape storage for their data backup, disaster recovery, and archival needs. The combination of LTO-4 technology and SAS connectivity positions this drive as a powerful tool for safeguarding valuable business information.